Is two days of intermittent fasting per week a feasible weight loss approach in obese male war veterans? A pilot study.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000396628
• Lead Sponsor: auren Le Fevre

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-04-10
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Male war veteran aged 55-75 years old
Have a BMI greater than or equal to 30kg/m2
Have a stable body weight (+/- 5% body weight change in the last 3 months)
Have own local doctor who is aware of the health issues of the participant

Exclusion Criteria

Have a medical contraindication (e.g. active cancer, unstable diabetes, insulin dependent diabetes, end stage renal failure)
Have a high alcohol intake (greater than 28 standard drinks per week)
Are taking antpsychotic medication associated with weight gain (Mirtazapine, Olanzapine, Clozapine)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Percentage weight loss. Weight will be measured on the same scales and scales will be calibrated prior to the trial commencing.[Baseline and at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 6 months after intervention commencement]